FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

All the best people have questions.

What will it cost?

Website costs vary considerably – from D.I.Y. templates for hobbyists to hundreds of thousands for elite-businesses. At mitsgriffin we only design Pro WordPress websites with Pro-tools and every project tailor-made. Because of this, we work on a value-based system where your investment will depend on your unique set of business requirements. Typically our core basic websites will require an investment from £4997. If you need a first website we can create a rapid launch package for you from £2497. We won’t comprise on quality or ethics and with over 10+ year experiential business knowledge and over 30+ years of coding expertise, we aspire to create sites that are as individual and stunning as you are. For a project proposal with strategy, timings and your investment outlined, fill in our project application form and we’ll be in touch.

What is possible?

With Word Press so much is possible from first websites to advanced sites optimised for E-commerce or Knowledge-commerce.

Not-for-Profit

Clear architecture

Giving & donations

News & resources

Blog & sign-up

Social shares/links

Portfolio/directory

Forums/memberships

Affiliate marketing

Email integration

Analytics set-up

GDPR compliant

Easy to update

Business Website

Clear architecture

Landing page & CTA

Opt-in page and sign-up

Portfolio/directory

Booking functionality

High Ticket Sales funnel

Application forms

Affiliate marketing

Blog & sign-up

Social shares/links

Email integration

Analytics set-up

GDPR compliant

Easy to update

E-Commerce

Clear architecture

High site security

Payment gateways

Expandable inventory

Customizable products

Adv. product variations

Opt-in page and sign-up

Blog & sign-up

Social shares/links

App development

Email integration

Analytics set-up

GDPR compliant

Easy to update

LMS

Clear architecture

High site security

Payment gateways

Expandable courses

Option for quizzes

Certification

Booking functionality

Memberships

Opt-in page and sign-up

Blog & sign-up

Social shares/links

App development

Email integration

Analytics set-up

GDPR compliant

Easy to update

What's the process?

In just 5 steps we can take you from having a vague idea to website completion. And because we believe in partnership and team, we can be in it with you for the long haul too.

CONSULT

With a strategic consultation or discovery meeting we will explore your potential & uncover your brief.

DESIGN

With design we'll structure your information & map out what your users will want & what you will need them to do.

TEST

And because technology evolves & businesses grow, we can be there to fix any breaks and edit any updates.

Do I really need a website?

You might be just beginning your journey and wondering whether you really need a website. The truth is many people launch without a website and even more hack together a temporary site of sorts. But many endeavours struggle and fail. If you are serious about what you do and intend to be in it for the long haul – you will most certainly need a website that fits into a bigger marketing plan and is strategic and results-driven. What you don’t need is the overwhelm or stress. Maximise the return on all your hard work, energy and time and find out why a website so powerful in our blog “Do you really need a website?”

Why don't I build it myself?

You most certainly can! We have no doubt that there’s nothing you can’t do and with all the latest tools and technologies that exist there are no limits and so much is possible! But to create something great always take time, energy and expertise. Time is one of the rare things in life that we can never get back. So don’t devalue yours. Use yours wisely and don’t make the mistake of doing things that zap your momentum, exhaust you, or take you away from your big goals by getting your unintentionally side-tracked.

Will it take a long time?

The time it takes to create a website depends on the complexity of your site. We can typically design and build a website within 6 weeks. For bigger and more complex projects we will schedule in dedicated time.

What if I'm not techie?

You won’t need to feel embarrassed with us! And it won’t matter if you haven’t a clue about technology because we do! We offer all our clients a non-geeky strategic consultation so that you can make informed decisions with understanding and confidence no matter how out of your depth you might feel at first!

What about on-going support?

We believe in partnerships which is why we offer every client our on-going support. Say goodbye to the high risk of hackers and changes in website technology that can leave your site broken and vulnerable.

What is hosting?

Just as our physical land is often divided up and stewarded by land-owners; in the digital realm, digital land and space is divided up and stewarded by its digital landlords: the hosting companies. If you’d like to learn more about hosting check out our blog post The Digital World is a bit like the Real World. And if you’d like to find out more about a hosting company which has consistently been rated as one of THE BEST in the industry year-in, year-out, check out Site Ground.

What are domain names?

Just as we find and locate one another through postal addresses in the real world, in the digital world, our digital addresses are called URLs (Uniform Resource Locators). They often look a bit like this http://domain-name.com and they actually work more like PO BOX addresses (addresses that are associated with you but can be physically located anywhere). Awesomely in the digital world you can change your digital landlord (hosting) without changing your address. Your domain name is the unique part of your digital address. If you’d like to learn more check out our blog post The Digital World is a bit like the Real World.

Can you sort hosting & domain?

All our packages include 6 months of hosting and domain included. Hassle free tech! All the hosting we organise is WordPress managed (specially developed for WordPress websites) and optimised so your website remains fast, secure and legally compliant. We specialise in premium, cloud and PCI compliant hosting with SSL certification (data encryption for security).

What about email?

We can even set up your business email address so you can be uber-professional right from the word go.

Can you design logos & content?

We can. Depending on your website requirements we can create bespoke graphics, artwork and copy (text) so you don’t suddenly need to find further help or transform into a content creator if you’d rather not.

What if my organisation changes?

Organisations do and are meant to over time. This is why we offer a strategic consultation at the end of every 6 month period so you can make an informed decision of what to do next. And of course, we’d be delighted if you’d like to partner with us further. Just so you know, website development is charged as a stand-alone project where we’ll strategically walk-through your requirements and latest brief and send you a project proposal with time scales and costings.

Will my site be legal?

Absolutely! You’d be shocked at how many aren’t! We can even template your legal documents because all UK websites must be compliant with UK and EU law. Failure to comply can result in both civil and criminal liability and the penalties are not only detrimental and embarrassing to your branding but they can be financially costly too. At worse you could end up with a criminal record or even imprisonment! For more information on what your website needs to be legal check out our blog Is your Website Legal?

Can you create E-commerce?

Yep we can! And not just E-commerce – we can also create information sites, blogging websites, Knowledge-commerce and Membership websites too.

Will my site be mobile-friendly?

Seriously every website should. All our websites are responsive and optimised so they will work on any device. And because accessibility is a legal requirement, we work hard on making every site highly accessible to screen readers too!

What about search engine optimisation?

SEO stands for Search Engine Optimisation and is all about getting your website seen. When people search for information using search engines like Google, the search engines will look for sites that are the most relevant. There are many aspects that go into making your website relevant (from on-page SEO, off-page SEO and technical SEO), but one of the most important things is the copy (aka words) on your website. Here, content is the key. For more information on SEO check out our blog The Secret Behind SEO.

What is CMS?

CMS stands for Content Management System and is a tool that allows people to look after their website without needing to code. Although websites are still created with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and harness several technologies that are constantly evolving, a CMS makes an intermediary layer in-between non-techies and the code. There are many CMS platforms out there, but the most trusted is WORDPRESS. WORDPRESS is extremely powerful and flexible and that’s why we specialise in WORDPRESS.

What's a strategic consultation?

We offer our expertise upfront so you can build on the right foundations right from the start. Our strategic consultation involves a meet up (or a call) where we will systematically go through your business needs. Lasting 45 minutes, we’ll then be able to draw up a proposal uniquely tailored for you.

A discovery workshop.

Sometimes you might not be certain on what your needs are for this moment in time. This is when we might offer you a discovery workshop where we can help you to develop your overall Online Marketing Strategy. We’ll explore your why, what, who, how and market-place – and your own lead generation processes and tools. As a stand-a-lone workshop, you will then be able to confidently take your next step with or without us.

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